CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 20.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 68.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900KS

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

433rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs241st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs144th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

7600X3D

3,619

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

7600X3D

26,140

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D

7600X3D

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-Core Processor

7600X3D

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

4.1 GHz

7600X3D

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

4.7 GHz

7600X3D

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

6 Threads: 12

7600X3D

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

AM5

7600X3D

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

65 W

7600X3D

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900KS

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

7600X3D

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.